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Sakawa Boys: Putting constraints on creativity

Interviews • Video Interviews • 2 Feb 15

In this interview with the Sakawa Boys, performers at Design Indaba Music 2015, the band talks about the joy of playing live but the struggle to make ends meet. >
Take Five

RoundUp • Take Five • 31 Jan 15

The heartwarming story of two fathers using design to help underprivileged newborns in their country drew the attention of readers this week. >
“Desabafo de um Qualquer Angolano” by Nástio Mosquito

Creative Work • Track of the Week • 29 Jan 15

An eerie near-monologue laid over a mellifluous soundtrack by the provocative performance artist who headlines the lineup for Design Indaba Music 2015. >
Amy Ayanda

Artist • 28 Jan 15

Cape Town artist Amy Ayanda works across a range of media and draws her inspiration and passion from her environment and the people who surround her. >
Thor Rixon

Music Producer • 28 Jan 15

South African producer and experimental artist Thor Rixon focuses his creative energies on developing alternative sounds. >
Sakawa Boys

Musician • 28 Jan 15

Sakawa Boys are an all-male pop group from Cape Town, South Africa. >
DJ Zulufunk

DJ • 28 Jan 15

Carrying a soulful and electronic deep and tribal house energy, Yona Vilakazi, aka DJ Zulufunk, is a South African DJ. >
Original Swimming Party: We wanted to start quite a weird band

Interviews • Video Interviews • 28 Jan 15

Design Indaba Music performers Original Swimming Party tell us what differentiates them from other musos on the South African scene. >
Kentridge's meditation on the nature of time

Creative Work • Lookbook • 26 Jan 15

After wowing audiences around the world, "The Refusal of Time" comes to Iziko South African National Gallery, in association with the Goodman Gallery. >
Duce Duce

Graphic Designer • 23 Jan 15

Call her Duce Duce, Anthea Duce or il Duce: this UK native "Party Bastard" has immersed herself in the South African party scene. >
"Night Repair" by Angel-Ho

Creative Work • Track of the Week • 22 Jan 15

A cacophonous and strident track from the Cape Town performance artist who performs at Design Indaba Music 2015. >
Her body as a weapon

Interviews • Q&A • 22 Jan 15

"She can be an angel or a bitch," says Angelo Valerio about his performance persona, Angel-Ho. Here he tells us why she wants to toy with our perceptions. >
Nástio Mosquito

Artist • Performance Artist • 20 Jan 15

Nástio Mosquito is a multimedia and performance artist who uses music, videos, spoken word poetry and a cappella. >
Mother of Song

Creative Work • Track of the Week • 19 Jan 15

Listen to the entrancing "Voices", an unreleased acoustic track by South African songstress Nongoma, who will perform at Design Indaba Music 2015. >
RVWR

Musician • 15 Jan 15

Beatmaker, producer, binge session track writer, RVRW (pronounced "roar") is Cape Town's trap 'n' bass hero. >
"Pick Pocket" by RVWR feat. Shamon Cassette

Creative Work • Track of the Week • 15 Jan 15

A bellowing bass track by South African beatmaker RVWR, the second act to be announced as part of Design Indaba Music 2015. >
Meet Ghanaian rapper M.anifest

Creative Work • Track of the Week • 14 Jan 15

We chat with rap artist M.anifest, who performs at Design Indaba Music 2015, after his return from a tour with Damon Albarn in South America. >
Nongoma

Singer-Songwriter • 9 Jan 15

Nongoma is a multi-genre singer-songwriter from Johannesburg, South Africa. >
"La La" by Tabi Bonney

Creative Work • Track of the Week • 8 Jan 15

The Togolese hip-hop artist explores new electronic ground in this futuristic and buoyant track. >
"Somewhere" by Sipho The Gift, featuring Well$

Creative Work • Track of the Week • 13 Nov 14

A catchy, thought-provoking track by young Stellenbosch-based rapper-producer Sipho The Gift. >
"The World's Pain" by Black Vulcanite

Creative Work • Track of the Week • 30 Oct 14

Track of the Week describes the difficulties of a life dedicated to music in insightful rhymes with back-up from an immaculate jazz sample. >
Catching up with Kesivan & The Lights

Creative Work • Track of the Week • 23 Oct 14

Our music writer, Shiba Mazaza, talks to prolific drummer Kesivan Naidoo about his new EP "Brotherhood" before he heads to Carnegie Hall. >
Take Five

RoundUp • Take Five • 17 Oct 14

This week, readers loved our African Report, in which we profile Lagos-born textile and accessories designer Buki Akib. >
"Golide" by Sonye

Creative Work • Track of the Week • 16 Oct 14

Track of Week is a light and catchy love song by Malawian R&B singer-songwriter Sonye. >
"Kinshasa" by Alec Lomami (CHLLNGR Remix)

Creative Work • Track of the Week • 9 Oct 14

Our Track of the Week is an Afro-electro ode to the idea of home by Congolese rapper-producer Alec Lomami. >

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